Friday, March 05, 2010

Day Off in a Foreign Land - PH

It was the 3rd day of Chinese New Year and a public holiday. I had just finished visiting a temple when I saw this group of foreign workers standing on a hill, staring at the sky.

Curious, I climbed up the hill and found that they were watching a man flying his radio control airplane. In recent years, this hobby has gained in popularity in Singapore. It is fun to watch, but the thought of taking up this hobby did not cross my mind. :)

Later, while meeting my friends for dinner at the Bottle Tree Park, I came across several Japanese families enjoying their day off prawn fishing.

The foreigners have found ways to spend their day off in a foreign land. Both activities above are enjoyed by young and old alike, are rewarding, exhilarating, educational and addictive.

It sure beats going to the newly-opened, crowded casino on Sentosa Island. :D

Prawn fishing sounds more exciting to me. I have friends who love to go out to the Marina Green or the beach and fly their radio controlled planes. That never interested me. I'd rather be in a plane traveling somewhere :D

when I was studying in Terengganu yonks ago, I used to be ble to see those radio controlled airplanes flown by those working at the oil rig nearby at a beach nearby during their off days. It was fun, but I can't afford to have that hobby! :D

I love very much this post of yours as what we have taken to be commonplace, normal pastime can be really much appreciated and wondered upon by other foreigners who have lead a more modest life back home.

As such, we Singaporeans should treasure the good and stable lives and amenities that we have and not to forget that these would not have been possible without the hard work of our ancestors.

Last but not least, wish you a speedy recovery! I hope you are recuperating well as it is certainly not easy to go around daily errands on a wheelchair.

we are seeing a lot of these here lately as well. i guess what was left behind back then can become popular again anytime soon. :) sorry for not dropping by any often, i had been so packed with work after chinese new year it is difficult to find time to drop by n comment. but i will come visit whenever i have the time, do bear with me! :)

Lovely photos. Interesting take on the theme "foreign", that you could find foreign visiters right near where you live. The model airplanes would be something that would interest my 8 year old son.Hope you are well!Best wishes,Anna